Newsletter-Late-Week

A strong storm tore through Miami County on the afternoon of Monday, May 19, toppling trees and scattering branches and other debris across yards and roads.

PAOLA – Steve Pepoon, known across the world for his Hollywood screenwriting for television shows like “ALF,” “Silver Spoons,” “The Simpsons,” “Tom” and others, was also a loving husband, best uncle and friend to many who knew him.

Local residents will have multiple opportunities to attend Memorial Day services this year in Miami County.

LOUISBURG – Louisburg High School seniors received nearly $183,000 in local scholarships during the annual LHS Endowment Scholarship Awards Program.

An Osawatomie man accused of inappropriately touching two girls, ages 8 and 9, during a sleepover has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty by a Miami County jury earlier this year.

OSAWATOMIE – When he walks across the stage at Osawatomie High School, Owen Bell will no longer be a senior. Bell will be taking on the next challenge that comes his way.

Rosemary Wilson of Osawatomie has a hard time imagining life without the general public transportation service offered by Lakemary Center.

LOUISBURG – There will be no new library in Louisburg, as voters sent a strong message against the bond proposal in the special election Tuesday, May 6.

OSAWATOMIE - Osawatomie High School seniors received scholarships totaling $230,432 during the 26th annual Frank Elliott Scholarship Awards Banquet.

Eight people were killed and one other injured in a head-on collision resulting in a fiery wreck on U.S. Highway 169 south of Lane in Franklin County on Sunday, May 4.